Neuroscientist Dr Beck: Brain Light Therapy SECRETS
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ส.ค. 2024
- Here are all products I mention in my interview on red light therapy for the brain:
✅ If you're interested in Dr Randy Beck's services, check his website of the Institute of Functional Neuroscience: ifn.net.au
✅ Dr Beck's book titled Functional Neurology for Practitioners of Manual Medicine: aferg.co/beck-book
Also, here are all the resources I mention in my red light therapy for the brain interview with Dr Randy Beck:
✅ Join the epic Alex Fergus & Light Therapy Insiders Facebook group here: aferg.co/fb-group
✅ The Better Brainwave TH-cam channel: aferg.co/better-brainwave-cha...
✅ My interview with Dr Marvin Berman of Neuronic: aferg.co/berman-interview
✅ The Institute of Functional Neuroscience website: ifn.net.au
✅ Full playlist of my 2022 body panel red light therapy comparison series with all episodes: aferg.co/RLT-2021-playlist - check the summary towards the end if you're short on time
✅ My excel sheet for comparing different panels to their competition: aferg.co/rlt-data
✅ For my red light therapy buyer's guide blog, follow this link: aferg.co/RLTguide
✅ My red light testing methodology for reviews video: aferg.co/rlt-testing-method
✅ My red light therapy blog with many deep dive articles: aferg.co/redlightblog
I hope you enjoyed my red light therapy for the brain interview with Dr Randy Beck. We've covered the topics of photobiomodulation and neuroplasticity. Dr Beck has a super impressive background with a PhD and many other accomplishments and also leads the IFM, the Institute of Functional Neuroscience. Dr Beck uses red light therapy for the brain with lasers, the DC electric effect, QEEG, and other methods to help his patients heal.
#brainhealth #redlighttherapy #neuroscience
00:00:00 Dr Beck Introduction
00:03:00 Dr Beck Background
00:08:55 What Is QEEG?
00:17:35 Dr Beck's Treatments
00:21:38 Lasers' Role
00:25:26 Light Penetration Effects
00:28:28 Potential Light Side-Effects
00:33:57 Brain Health Explained
00:37:00 Importance Of Movement
00:40:30 Other Photomodoulation Mechanisms
00:44:35 Brain Photomodulation Risks
00:46:50 Quantifying Photobiomodulation Needs
00:50:43 LED Panel Brain Risks
00:54:04 Light Treatment Frequency
00:57:30 Optimal Dosing
01:02:58 Does Pulsing Work?
01:05:08 Quantum Physics & Light
01:08:00 Exciting Photobiomodulation Developments
01:10:16 BDNF & Stem Cells
01:14:56 Find Dr Beck
01:20:10 Finishing Thoughts
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Here are all products I mention in my interview on red light therapy for the brain:
✅ If you're interested in Dr Randy Beck's services, check his website of the Institute of Functional Neuroscience: ifn.net.au
✅ Dr Beck's book titled Functional Neurology for Practitioners of Manual Medicine: aferg.co/beck-book
Also, here are all the resources I mention in my red light therapy for the brain interview with Dr Randy Beck:
✅ Join the epic Alex Fergus & Light Therapy Insiders Facebook group here: aferg.co/fb-group
✅ The Better Brainwave TH-cam channel: aferg.co/better-brainwave-channel
✅ My interview with Dr Marvin Berman of Neuronic: aferg.co/berman-interview
✅ The Institute of Functional Neuroscience website: ifn.net.au
✅ Full playlist of my 2022 body panel red light therapy comparison series with all episodes: aferg.co/RLT-2021-playlist - check the summary towards the end if you're short on time
✅ My excel sheet for comparing different panels to their competition: aferg.co/rlt-data
✅ For my red light therapy buyer's guide blog, follow this link: aferg.co/RLTguide
✅ My red light testing methodology for reviews video: aferg.co/rlt-testing-method
✅ My red light therapy blog with many deep dive articles: aferg.co/redlightblog
Such a helpful and insightful interview. I was considering purchasing a head device but this has made me decide to wait until there is further research and understanding on safety.
My mind was majorly blown when he said ‘there’s a theory in quantum physics that our memories are stored in the universe and accessed by alpha waves’ 🤯🤯🤯 that is such an interesting and exciting concept 🤓 would love to learn more about that.
I'm also interested in finding out more about the theory in quantum physics that our memories are stored in the universe and accessed by alpha waves. Does anyone know who put forward this theory?
It would be great for you to do a short follow up video with your thoughts and takeaways from the interview 💪🙏 👍
Hey yeah that is a good idea, I may do this.
And yes, I would’ve fast forwarded to the end to see if there was an actual wrap up but there were so many damn ads that I couldn’t do it. I’m disgusted.
I would love to see a video of your thoughts and takeaways from the interview as well, and if you’ve made some changes to your RLT routine after this!
Dr. Martin Pall was first to research the oxidative stress with ROS (reactive oxygen stress) (formerly called free radicals). Look for YT PALL presentations and reearch papers.
I wonder what Dr Beck thinks about using the light to correct the mitochondia which have been ravaged by misbehaving mast cells as in Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS).
For the questions that you don't know....can you ask Dr Beck to answer them? Some of our questions may stimulate him to investigate further.
I sure will!
Such a great interview, all the information is fascinating! Would love to see more interviews with renowned scientists like this!
Glad you enjoyed it.
My son has had a normal EEG for 24 years and seizures that Dr's have never really seen before. I would love to try new therapies because in the US all the Dr's do is throw drugs at him, never looking at why his normal brain does these events. I would love to go to a Funcional Neurologist, this Dr is brillant. I love this interview, I am looking for insight to try to find a cure so my son does not have to worry about these again.
Gut brain connection is so interesting as well.
I am sorry to hear about your son. I hope you find a functional neurologist that will work with you. Dr Beck is amazing!
I'd really love to hear more from doctors who are using panels. People with his kind of medical background who are using red light panels in their practice. That would mean sooo much to me.
I agree, working on it!
This was by far the best interview for my interest. As a clinical researcher who has been focusing PBMt for chronic inflammatory response syndrome, specifically in areas of neuro, immune / gut and cardiovascular inflammation. Dr. Beck’s insights on the mechanism of action, and the pathways of activation were so very insightful and confirms many of the other modalities that I think are important, such as nutraceuticals that can be combined to improve the outcomes. For example Dr. Lima in the United States has been focusing on the use of methylene blue to improve outcomes of PBMt. Wish there was more formal training on activation points and dosing for stem cells. Can we develop a curriculum for education with Dr. Beck ?
Hey, thank you so much for the comment.
Yeah I feel found Dr Becks wisdom and explanations to be extremely engaging and concise. I am going to be sharing this interview with a lot of new comers.
Thanks for telling me about Dr Lima, I am going to look into this topic more.
As for an education curriculum - this is a neat idea. It's something I will be sure to mention to Dr Beck when I speak to him next. I know Thor Laser run a day long course and some free webinars - You can check them out here - www.thorlaser.com/courses/
Great video
Thanks!
Fascinating!
I agree!!
Very interesting interview. Great job.
Thank you!
This is a fantastic interview …thank you both for all your work
Thank you!
This video likely won't have as many 100% views as your others, but it should. Thank you so much to Dr Beck for dedicating his research to this and taking the time to share his finding in simple terms and examples with us. His research reveals concerns in how we use RLT (or the sun), and shows we need more development in this promising science. Can't wait to hear the product mfgs scramble to respond to Dr Beck's findings and recent research (despite the mfgs non-commitment by using words like "may", "might", "could", etc).
i have to watch it back to back couple of times. need to retain all that was said.
Hey, yeah I didn't expect it to blow up number wise but those that do watch it are in for a treat! Plus it's going to be a video I will recommend to newcomers and those who have brain disorders. And yes, he clearly shows how there is still so much we need to learn about PBM!
Extremely interesting.
🙏
Very!
You rock Alex. Such an amazing channel.
Thank you!!!
What an amazing interview. Please keep this sort of thing coming, I will be sharing this in some of the groups I run. I need to watch this at least one more time with, because there is so much valuable info contained in it. Great work and good luck with your son
Thank you! I will try and find more people who understand PBM and tap into their knowledge! And yes I watched this a few times myself as it had so much great info :) Thanks for the support btw.
Awesome
Glad you enjoyed it!
GO GO GO GO OG Alex!!! 💪🧠🌏🌋
Haha thanks
Great !
Glad you enjoyed!
Best interview yet, thanks for all the work and effort you put into the channel and content, best wishes for your son and his progress
Much appreciated!
My man, I have learned so much from this. Thank you! Not even half way through yet.
The Doc & the science history is fascinating
It was a great conversation! I really enjoyed learning from Dr Beck
High level for me but what a treat for those who understand. Still interesting. I’ll watch the other half tomorrow. Great work Alex!!!
Hey! I hope you enjoyed it :)
This is a great interview. So valuable!
Glad you like it!
Very interesting conversation. I love where this is all going, tying different areas of research together. I look forward to more on this subject.
yes me too!
Very insightful conversation. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I am so appreciative of the work you do! I’ve been watching your channel for about 2 years and you present everything with such honesty and integrity. You’re humble and discerning in your approach but also create excitement over the possibilities of such treatments. Thank you, Alex!
Wow, thank you for such a nice comment :) #GoMe and I appreciate the support. I really do.
I greatly appreciate this. And would love more episodes that are similar (science based).
Here's a few more: th-cam.com/video/dLkYzo5a_vw/w-d-xo.html. Check out our website for science backed research, too! www.lighttherapyinsiders.com/tags/
Very interested in this topic and generally understanding why and how RLT works (i.e. ❤ing science), so very much looking forward to watching this interview! 😊
I hope you enjoyed it! Be sure to check out all my other interviews as well - th-cam.com/play/PLL-dtCdqN20btG75XAToV8vooO14xdW_d.html This recent interview is one of my favs - th-cam.com/video/_rs4wMJSDrk/w-d-xo.html
thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Alex, I didn’t know what I didn’t know.
Yes I felt the same!!
Fabulous conversation!! I'm sure you'll have more really educated people on who have fascinating things to teach us. Your show is unique and I thoroughly enjoy it. There are some really great podcsts going and I am hoping to see you on some of them sharing your knowledge and experience and your story.
I hope so too!
Fascinating interview. My question is when Dr. Beck mentioned that he felt therapy below the eyes was safe, how does that translate to red light therapy? Was he saying he had reservations about using red light therapy on the face and head? Or was he only referring to laser treatment in that statement? Thanks
Yeah it's a good question and something I will have to clarify with him.
Yes. I purchased a Neuro gamma 4 for my husband who was just diagnosed with dementia and has the E4 gene. He will be starting this in a few days. I have read reviews, and they seem to mostly be positive results. Hoping it will all be okay.
@@lindamcmaster6024 any good results yet?
Thank you so much. These are less harsh medical treatments technology.
You're Welcome!
I loved this interview! It explained a lot of my long Covid symptoms that I had after Covid. My immune system was hyper active and the information about the gut/brain relationships explained a lot of why I was having autoimmune symptoms along with allergic reactions. Thankfully I have already calmed my immune system by brain retraining and healing my gut. I am wanting to invest in an red light panel to increase my energy and possibly continue my gut healing!
Thank you for sharing your experience, it's heartwarming to hear how you're taking charge of your health! I ill be doing a follow up interview with Dr Beck this week - stay tuned for that update
Best interview ever ... Dr Rhonda Patrick mist one ...
=D
Thanks Alex for this great interview! I'll have to listen to it again as it was difficult for me to understand at times (English is not my first language and accents can be quite pronounced).
This doctor is really great and out of the ordinary. We need a lot of such brilliant and open-minded doctors to move medicine forward!
I hope that everything will work out for your son and that he will be all right.
Hey, thanks for the kind words! I really do appreciate it :)
You can use English subtitles to take the accents out. Dr Beck has Canadian accent, the bald guy is Australian. You can also set the subtitle language to one that you understand. The transcript of the video is found in the vid description. But be aware that the transcript and the subtitles are generated by the AI computer. It all depends if the computer picks up the spoken words. (Sometimes it is completely correct but other times not. My voicemails are transcribed by AI and sent to my email...but sometimes it is complete gibberish. Then I have to listen to the voicemail to actually see what it said. Usually it seems like if person speaks too fast or too softly or not clearly enunciating the words...the computer can't understand it.) Also google translator is used to translate the words from English to your target language. But if your language is spoken in many different countries, the variability of the vocabulary differs. So sometimes the translation may not make sense to you. Now add in the difficulty of the medical terminology, etc. But with the 'helps' of the subtitles in English or your language (in YT settings), you can understand it.
Well, if I wasn't procrastinating before on which one to buy; I'm now probably going to take a lot longer. Very good interview...
Thank you :)
Awesome interview Alex. So much information and great science! - love it! While you're in Perth/re visiting Perth, maybe look up Dr Anthony Chaffee, Royal Perth Hospital. He's a neurosurgical resident, body builder, ex rugby player and I reckon could give you an alternative to medication etc for your son but also help you with your fitness goals. He has a TH-cam (Pant Free MD) and all the socials - lots about gut and brain and inflammation.
Hey thank you! Oh and thanks for the recommendation, he has a greta YT channel. I'll get digging :)
Fantastic information!!! I’m going to need to replay several times to soak this in.
Question: Are Avologi ENEO TOTALÉ lasers strong enough for home therapy? 450nm
Please continue to offer such content. Was wonderful to hear Dr. Beck's insights. However, I'm concerned about using red light therapy from the eyes, upward, given what Dr. Beck reported. Can you continue to investigate this dilemma? Thanks.
Hey yes I will be sure to ask others who specialise in using PBM on the brain when the occasion arises.
Thank you for this excellent presentation.
Dr. Beck referred preferentially to laser for his research. Yet, most of your viewers probably found this interview through research into consumer products which you have reviewed that are more Redlight and NIR, correct?
If the spectrum of tissue penetration moves from redlight-least through laser- most (which laser ?) with NIR somewhere in between, can the associated risks be quantified in a graph for us? Your graphs have been excellent for this sort of thing.
Specifically, what is the risk of lypolysis associated with the light therapy spectrum mentioned above? The brain and myelin are composed greatly of cholesterol (lipids), is the benefit/risk for potential above eye therapy for some brain or eye issue quantifiable in any meaningful way?
The dillema seems: As you have pointed out, there are known mitochdrial and healing benefits from these therapies. The brain has lots of mitrochondria and their diminishment through age or disease may be associated with neuro-cognition deficit.
On paper, NGF, retinal , migraines, seem prime canditates for targeted light therapy- all above the eye. How can we find out more on this?
Sir- Dr Kruse is a neurosurgeon that you would really enjoy and perhaps may enjoy interviewing also
Oh yes I am familiar with Dr Kruse!
That was dense with information, thanks. Would love to see Dr Beck to talk with researchers from vielight though. It sounds like he's against an out of the box solution like this, but their peer reviewed research shows that it works on a range of issues. I'd love to go to Dr Beck's for my kids but it's financially unviable right now, whereas one vielight or similar device is achievable if you're using it on more than one person
Hey yes that would be an interesting conversation to listen in to! I will be speaking to Vielight soon and we will be doing a recorded call, so stay tuned for that.
I did not understand a tenth of what you were discussing, but it was riveting and fascinating! God bless you both, so that you can continue to help others. 🙏
Thank You!
Yes, it is great news, Thanks!
Alex, thank you for such a wonderful interview. Dr Beck and psychiatrist, Dr Daniel Amen,MD should be collaborating. Dr. Amen, the first psychiatrist to image the brain structure for a more accurate diagnosis.
You're welcome! Great idea, too!
This is one of the most eye-opening things I've come across lately. This and the videos you did on the light coverage of body panels. I'm a new subscriber having come across your YT channel about a week ago. Already, due to you, I've bought a MitoPro+ panel which is on its way to me as we speak. I was tossing up between this and Platinum BIOMAX. The reason I went with Mito in the end was that I want this primarily for skincare (anti-aging), and Mito had 50% of its leds in 630nm and 830nm (the standard wavelengths used by skincare companies) while Platinum only had 15%. Thank you for the wealth of knowledge you share with us.
Hey, yes it was a great conversation.
Have you seen this new interview that I just published - th-cam.com/video/_rs4wMJSDrk/w-d-xo.html&lc=UgxUH3gzw16eywANpqh4AaABAg - I think you will enjoy that as well :)
Thank you, I watched that interview with great interest also. Keep up the good work 👍
Hey how do you like your panel? I was under the impression that those two wavelengths were typically the majority in ever panel. Is that not the case? I’m looking at hooga, but also mito. Thanks
This is my absolute favorite video of yours, thank you! I started looking into RLT and found you because dementia runs in my family. I started using a Platinum panel on my head about a year ago, to try to prevent dementia. I'm only in the middle of this video, but I'm so excited about this video haha! Thanks again! P.S. I'm a pretty healthy person (with a lot of hair on my head lol), so hopefully I didn't do more damage - but now I know, keep the panel below my eyes
Hi. Thanks for your kind words. Yes it's actually one of my favourite videos as well! I really enjoyed this conversation, I guess because he is treating my son so there is that emotional attachment as well.
Hey what kind of panel have you been using? I’m still in the beginning of this video, but I saw your comment and I can’t wait to ask-does the doctor say NOT to shine the red light on your head? Uh oh…😅
Have you checked out the Bredesen Protocol?
I wondered why using a frequency device on my side gave me such good results with my memory which is in my head. Must be the gut brain connection. After watching this video I may just stop using devices on my head and focus on my right side instead. I no longer have the device I used in the past. But I'm experimenting with red light on the same area of my side to see what effect it may have on my memory.
Let me know how you get on!
Why the right side specifically? Why not the left or front of the belly?
I guess if you have been using the panels for over 6 years and been standing close to them, face and head too, without any really negative effects thus far that's reassuring! what is the amount of time you usually use them for?
Yeah agreed. I'll paste my detailed response to this question below.
I use my panels fro about 5-10mins at about 4-6 inches away.
Hey, yeah so Dr Beck is pointing out how powerful that PBM is on the brain. My understanding is that it can over-excite or over-energise the brain and if there are areas that don't need this extra energy then one could run into issues. Of course if there are no underlying issues, or severe imbalances then it shouldn't be a problem (as is the case for most people using RLT products - myself included). He says one way to know for sure is to go out and do a QEEG scan before treating the brain.
I guess an analogy here is you should go to the GP and do some blood tests/heart scans before starting out on a strenuous workout regime. Sure most people could skip this and be totally fine, but there are a few people who could run into serious issues.
Obviously Dr Beck works with patients who do have some serious brain disorders, and he understands how powerful this light can be - used in the correct way it can have profound benefits, but like any power there is risk. He understands those risks.
As for Laser vs LEDs - I need to get more clarity on this - but it's my understanding that lasers are putting out a much more focused beam of light, so in turn we are going to see a concentrated amount of light - in one wavelength - hitting one particular spot. LEDs put out a range of wavelengths (with one peak that is often listed as the wavelength emitted on a panel) and have a greater coverage area. So combining these things results in less energy on one particular spot. But I may be wrong with my understanding here.
And yeah he says avoid it above the eyes until you know it's safe to treat.
But I should also point out - he is referring to high powered lasers that are applied directly on the skull.
Typically consumers are using LEDs at a distance - say 3-6 inches. So a lot of this light is not going to penetrate the skull anyway and may even be reflected off.
I do know a lot of people have been using RLT panels on their face/head for years and I'm yet to hear of any damage. BUT it could happen, and if you were the one that had some negative impact you would be wondering why wasn't I told about this etc.
I will reach out to Dr Beck and see if he can chip in with his comments :)
It would be nice to know what issues could be faced by overtreating an area of the brain. So far I've only heard of diminishing returns and not heard anything suggesting damage. Also would be nice to know about how to reduce the risk, I think he mentioned antioxidants.
My interpretation is that he's rightly proud of his work and that his concern doesn't necessarily apply to led panels.
Thanks so much for the open and honest video I really appreciate it.
I have done a EEG with a specialist. They want to do 10 to 20 sessions with the neuradiant 1070 at 10hz to fix the DMN due to TBI. I can’t afford the sessions but I was thinking of saving up for a Vielight alpha. But after watching this I’m not sure if they’re safe. You have since done recent videos and look to endorse Vielight and Dr Lim who says they are safe. Have you received more info after this video to suggest that Vielights are safe even if they are not targeted like recommended in this video?
Hope you’re son is recovering and doing well 💪🏼
I am using a Vielight and believe it is safe. Have you seen this video:th-cam.com/video/mDGHxr2T294/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-A47tUcEzOmwPaok
How has this interview influenced your approach to the therapies you frequently employ and test, particularly those targeting the jawline, which is in close proximity to the brain? Am I correct in understanding that LED therapy and laser treatment are distinct enough to warrant the latter as a safer option, potentially bypassing the need for extensive checkups? I've been immersing myself in your content lately, and initially, I was set on trying a panel from the Biomax series. However, considering the smaller size and shorter treatment time due to intensity, I'm now torn between that and the Chroma Ironforge. Could you offer some guidance to help me decide?
please review MITO LIGHT BULB 4.0 !!!! what i it good for, how to use. would be really beneficial for people to see bulb comparisons, because for example me, i have a non existent budget right now, but till would be able to get something around a 100 euros, dollars. which usually are the bulbs. could those work as good as a panel just takes way more time? please help us out Alex.
Yeah I'll try do this in 2024!
What about a normal
Spect but autoimmune encephalitis?
Hey sorry this is way over my head? Maybe reach out to the IFN clinic directly about this?
Hi @Alex,
Would love an update on the treatment results received by your son.
Looking into this same treatment for a family member. Feedback would be appreciated
Hey. Well we’re still seizure free. 18 months now so that’s good. But he is still on his medication. Dr Beck has said that my son’s last few QEEG scans haven’t shown any seizure activity, so that is positive. We’re going to do one more scan and then have a big family holiday then - if all is well after that - we will look at reducing his medication.
Am I getting this right, that laser is bad for above eyes but leds are ok?
Also: I cant find any evidence, that red light Therapy is bad if used above the brain? (No peer reviewed stuff on pubmed
)
Hey, yeah so Dr Beck is pointing out how powerful that PBM is on the brain. My understanding is that it can over-excite or over-energise the brain and if there are areas that don't need this extra energy then one could run into issues. Of course if there are no underlying issues, or severe imbalances then it shouldn't be a problem (as is the case for most people using RLT products - myself included). He says one way to know for sure is to go out and do a QEEG scan before treating the brain.
I guess an analogy here is you should go to the GP and do some blood tests/heart scans before starting out on a strenuous workout regime. Sure most people could skip this and be totally fine, but there are a few people who could run into serious issues.
Obviously Dr Beck works with patients who do have some serious brain disorders, and he understands how powerful this light can be - used in the correct way it can have profound benefits, but like any power there is risk. He understands those risks.
As for Laser vs LEDs - I need to get more clarity on this - but it's my understanding that lasers are putting out a much more focused beam of light, so in turn we are going to see a concentrated amount of light - in one wavelength - hitting one particular spot. LEDs put out a range of wavelengths (with one peak that is often listed as the wavelength emitted on a panel) and have a greater coverage area. So combining these things results in less energy on one particular spot. But I may be wrong with my understanding here.
And yeah he says avoid it above the eyes until you know it's safe to treat.
But I should also point out - he is referring to high powered lasers that are applied directly on the skull.
Typically consumers are using LEDs at a distance - say 3-6 inches. So a lot of this light is not going to penetrate the skull anyway and may even be reflected off.
I do know a lot of people have been using RLT panels on their face/head for years and I'm yet to hear of any damage. BUT it could happen, and if you were the one that had some negative impact you would be wondering why wasn't I told about this etc.
I will reach out to Dr Beck and see if he can chip in with his comments :)
Man thanks alot for your reply! Really appreciat all that information your giving out for free!
I’m sure you’ve probably already heard of the ketogenic diet for seizures.
Hey yes we have. My sone was 1 when they started happening and he had a lot of eating issues as it was (we were just getting over them when the seizures happened) so we have been reluctant to try such a strict diet on a young child. But if he still has them in the future as he gets older then yes we will consider the keto diet.
What conference did Dr.Beck speak at on stem cells?
Sorry I'm not too sure. Maybe check his bio or reach out to him?
I was prompted at one point to ponder the fact that in the last 100 years humans have been subjected to more and more radio waves etcetera going through our bodies and of course, our brains. I could not help but wonder if this tremendous change in our environment is causing changes in our brain and our gut. Is it possible that Humanity will need to evolve through this change, as it has in ages past, so that we will either survive or become extinct?
Valid point!
But apart from specific lasers can we use LED Redlight light and the said wavelengths and NIR on the head ?. Many people use these for hair regrowth, sleep and not wear goggles and have done for years which goes against what this video is saying.
Same question: what is the guidance on hair regrowth light therapy helmets?
I've been doing Redlight and NIR on my crown for my hair and now feel like I could have potentially damaged the brain. This contradicts so many so called professionals even established companies selling these products opinions for years, saying it's good for not only skin and muscle but brain health, hair regrowth and eyes. I'm a bit worried that Hooga even states you don't have to wear goggles ?.
Exactly@@jayedwardsuk5984 -- this interview appears to say that people should not use it on their head hair, face, or anywhere above the eyes as a precaution since we do not know the effects. There is not a discussion about the dosage energy -- just don't do it if I understand this doctor correctly.
@@jayedwardsuk5984 Hi Jay, I'm sorry, I don't know the latest slang, can you explain what does "now in flapping" mean? Thanks if you can find the time to respond!
Hey.
Yeah I'm going to aim to get more clarification on this from Dr Beck. In the mean time here is a response to a similar comment that may help:
I'm going to paste my response to a similar question as I think it will add some extra insight here:
Hey, yeah so Dr Beck is pointing out how powerful that PBM is on the brain. My understanding is that it can over-excite or over-energise the brain and if there are areas that don't need this extra energy then one could run into issues. Of course if there are no underlying issues, or severe imbalances then it shouldn't be a problem (as is the case for most people using RLT products - myself included). He says one way to know for sure is to go out and do a QEEG scan before treating the brain.
I guess an analogy here is you should go to the GP and do some blood tests/heart scans before starting out on a strenuous workout regime. Sure most people could skip this and be totally fine, but there are a few people who could run into serious issues.
Obviously Dr Beck works with patients who do have some serious brain disorders, and he understands how powerful this light can be - used in the correct way it can have profound benefits, but like any power there is risk. He understands those risks.
As for Laser vs LEDs - I need to get more clarity on this - but it's my understanding that lasers are putting out a much more focused beam of light, so in turn we are going to see a concentrated amount of light - in one wavelength - hitting one particular spot. LEDs put out a range of wavelengths (with one peak that is often listed as the wavelength emitted on a panel) and have a greater coverage area. So combining these things results in less energy on one particular spot. But I may be wrong with my understanding here.
And yeah he says avoid it above the eyes until you know it's safe to treat.
But I should also point out - he is referring to high powered lasers that are applied directly on the skull.
Typically consumers are using LEDs at a distance - say 3-6 inches. So a lot of this light is not going to penetrate the skull anyway and may even be reflected off.
I do know a lot of people have been using RLT panels on their face/head for years and I'm yet to hear of any damage. BUT it could happen, and if you were the one that had some negative impact you would be wondering why wasn't I told about this etc.
I will reach out to Dr Beck and see if he can chip in with his comments :)
Recent research by Henderson and colleagues shows that red light whether NIR or laser has a limited ability to penetrate the skull with only about 5% getting through. But they also found that applying the light elsewhere, for example on the hand or arm had a measurable effect in the brain on the frontal, occipital and global areas. So far the mechanism is unknown as is whether different wavelengths have different effects though normal 650.850 red/NIR seems to be as effective as 1400 nm laser light. This puts into question whether whole body treatment is necessary or desirable since too much will stimulate cytokines that can lead to auto immune responses. Protons are positive charged ions, in this case hydrogen ions that enter the cell due to the increased Redox potential caused by the production of more negative charges electrons by the chromophore. It is the flow of hydrogen ions into the cell that drives the process that converts ADP back to ATP.
Hey. Interesting! Thanks for sharing this.
Hi Alex, 10 months ago, hot oil splashed on my eye and burned off 30% of my cornea. I had just purchased a Lyma laser at the time (for anti-aging), so hoping to heal the eye faster, I used the Lyma laser on my eye. I closed my eye and placed the laser directly on the eyelid for 10-15 minutes twice a day. Three days later, the cornea was completely healed (went from basically not being able to see anything immediately post-accident to regaining normal vision). I attributed the quick healing to the laser and was very pleased. However, this interview has made me realise I may have caused damage to my brain. It did not occur to me that a laser on the eye could penetrate through to the brain! Is this something I should be worried about? I am not aware of any changes in
my brain function apart from maybe a deterioration in memory, but I'm 48, so this could just be old age? Do I need to go see a doctor?? I would really appreciate your reply. Thank you.
Hey, wow that is quite a rapid healing process!
I'm not expert when it comes to the brain and I have to admit I was surprised by these comments by Dr Beck. I can see why he made them though, especially with my sons brain condition in mind. BUT at the same time, I and thousands (even 10,000s') of people have been using RLT on their face, eyes, head etc for years and I haven't heard of negative impacts. IF you did have an underlying brain disorder or an imbalance though you could do some harm.
Thank you for responding. I really appreciate it!
I guess I’m going to have to change the way I use my MitoPro 1500 panel. I always had light on my eyes, forehead, and the top of my head. If I understand him correctly I need to keep the light below my eyes. Did I get that right?
Same here, I will use it only on areas below my eyes from now on
@@mammajamma8 But what about the tens of thousands of panels and masks people have paid for and bought based on recommendations like this channel. I've only just purchased my Hooga300pro based on Alex's recommendation and made said it was for face, sleep and cognitive function. Hooga also states you do not need to wear goggles. Ive also got the Celluma panel which was over priced and I remember them saying the closer the LEDs to the face the better, I used it so close to my face and head for my hair for years ...
But why?!
@@lukeaesth7 The doctor did not recommend having the red light on the forehead area. When he and Alex are discussing the use of red light helmets and the new devices that have red light aimed on the forehead and up the nasal cavity is when he brings up the idea of avoiding the area of the eyes and above
I'm going to paste my response to a similar question as I think it will add some extra insight here:
Hey, yeah so Dr Beck is pointing out how powerful that PBM is on the brain. My understanding is that it can over-excite or over-energise the brain and if there are areas that don't need this extra energy then one could run into issues. Of course if there are no underlying issues, or severe imbalances then it shouldn't be a problem (as is the case for most people using RLT products - myself included). He says one way to know for sure is to go out and do a QEEG scan before treating the brain.
I guess an analogy here is you should go to the GP and do some blood tests/heart scans before starting out on a strenuous workout regime. Sure most people could skip this and be totally fine, but there are a few people who could run into serious issues.
Obviously Dr Beck works with patients who do have some serious brain disorders, and he understands how powerful this light can be - used in the correct way it can have profound benefits, but like any power there is risk. He understands those risks.
As for Laser vs LEDs - I need to get more clarity on this - but it's my understanding that lasers are putting out a much more focused beam of light, so in turn we are going to see a concentrated amount of light - in one wavelength - hitting one particular spot. LEDs put out a range of wavelengths (with one peak that is often listed as the wavelength emitted on a panel) and have a greater coverage area. So combining these things results in less energy on one particular spot. But I may be wrong with my understanding here.
And yeah he says avoid it above the eyes until you know it's safe to treat.
But I should also point out - he is referring to high powered lasers that are applied directly on the skull.
Typically consumers are using LEDs at a distance - say 3-6 inches. So a lot of this light is not going to penetrate the skull anyway and may even be reflected off.
I do know a lot of people have been using RLT panels on their face/head for years and I'm yet to hear of any damage. BUT it could happen, and if you were the one that had some negative impact you would be wondering why wasn't I told about this etc.
I will reach out to Dr Beck and see if he can chip in with his comments :)
Are there photos about the device he uses?
Unfortunately, no!
So if you have major depression where should the brain be stimulted with near infrared light?
Oh I would not be guessing whern it comes to this sort of stuff! Speak to a pro.
I just bought a red light for wrinkles and I'm nervous about it being near my eyes, is this safe?
Working on more extensive research in regards to RLT and eye. If your nervous, wear goggles.
Neuroimmune disease please help people with pans /AE adults and kids
Hey sorry this is way over my head? Maybe reach out to the IFN clinic directly about this?
Not sure what he meant with his last comment about the gut bc of the gut/brain connection. Did he mean that you have to be cautious with the gut as well??? Also what about the sides of the head below the eyes, & what about the Occiput & Occipital Region at the back of the skull?
I answered my own question with a little anatomy refresher. lol
And assuming it’s safe to work on the gut with the added benefit of affecting the brain indirectly
Yeah I think your last point is on the money. He was just saying how we now know there is such a strong connection between the brain/gut. I don't think he was referring to treatments being different around the gut.
Interesting! How did your sons treatment go?
It is a work in progress, but we are optimistic. I do plan on doing a video with more details. Thank you for asking!
Very interesting. I am considering getting a helmet however Dr Beck comments regarding over stimulation gives me pause. Another scientist says he has looked for side effects and cannot find any. He uses infrared light, not lasers, for 6 minutes twice a day. For people with Alzheimer’s it may be more prudent to get a helmet now than to do nothing . Comments are welcomed.
Glad you found this interesting. Have you seen this video:th-cam.com/video/kGlZpG6MD3U/w-d-xo.htmlsi=pf7a978H4SZ7ZrF2
Have you heard about anyone having success with red light therapy for drug recovery? I’m more referring to the resulting damage, over the actual addiction itself. Symptoms like depression, agitation, inability to focus, and perhaps minor nerve damage?
No I haven't but you could ask in our FB group - facebook.com/groups/lighttherapyinsiders
I am thinking depression is in the front of the brain and the area is over stimulated so you would need to stimulate the back of the brain to bring down the over activity in the front.But i dont know.
Oh I would not be guessing whern it comes to this sort of stuff! Speak to a pro.
Isn't this just confirming the the need for us all to spend more time outside in sunshine?? The natural healing effect of sunlight radiation. They used this many years ago in the health sanatoriums.
Yes, the sun is responsible for natural healing. Sadly, between life, work, and family, most of us cannot spend as much time outdoors as needed.
I’m using a red light helmet for Parkinson’s!!😮
Energy medicine has NOTHING to do with hippies.
I wish that people would understand that our body is a total universe involving planets and constellations, and what not! That’s why humans should respect human life 100% we are all organisms forming a universe here on earth, people who viciously kill rape torture, abuse, etc. are the cancer in our society and we need to cut Cancer out so pay attention people! When you heal your skin, your endocrine system, your gastroenterological system you’re taking part in healing the world because you are an entity of that world don’t wanna sound cringe or corny, but it’s trueI’m expressing myself in layman terms. I don’t know any other way, but I’m doing my best at my end! Well, everyone, over and out.
Alex, great stuff. Having listened to the whole conversation, have you looked at the work being done by the Israelis using hyperbaric oxygen? (th-cam.com/video/1TEYTNI9UEo/w-d-xo.html)
I have a clinic in New Jersey w HBOT. We have experienced pleasing results
Hey, thanks! No I haven't. I'll check out this link. I did speak to Dr Beck about HBOT for Tommy (my Son). he said it's something we can discuss later in the treatment plan so I will bring this back up when I sit down with him next :)
@@AlexFergusdotcom i second that .. we have a HBOT clinic in New Jersey and many have had profound results
Red light therapy helmets for hair regrowth and any exposure to red light therapy above the eyes has UNKNOWN consequences for the brain, possibly DAMAGING, is the most alarming take away for me from this interview. Basically, we do not know enough about the consequences of red light dosage on penetrating the head, face, and brain so the precautionary principle of avoiding exposure appears to apply, so therefor STOP using red light therapy on your face or hair to avoid risk.
This is gobsmacking though, how many of us have been using Redlight and NIR on our faces and heads without goggles because SO MANY
professionals for years have bang on about how amazing it is for face, hair growth even eye health and brain. Then now the guys basically saying use with caution and he wouldn't recommend. Concerning
Alex always has a measured approach and response, plus he's a busy person -- I do not think he is delaying a response. I do think there is significant dissonance here from this interview with the claims made elsewhere that red light therapy is completely safe based on the preponderance of medical research. I think the interviewer indicates RLT appears safe on muscles, nerves, skin, and organs below the eyeline. It may even be safe above the eyeline, on the brain, but we just don't know. Dosage, power (peak energy delivered in a short time) and penetration likely matter. But... we don't know and it could possibly damage the brain. I think this creates an environment with increased skepticism towards RLT's claim of safe use and exact understanding of what research actually show compared to extrapolations from the research. It definitely adds confusion and a healthy measure of caution. I use the iRestore hair helmet since about 1 month ago after watching TH-cam reviews and reading available medical literature about the effect of RLT on hair regrowth, the scalp, and penetration effects. I will continue as my belief is that the dosage and penetration are safe, but perhaps I would not have purchased this expensive technology if I had watched this interview first. @@jayedwardsuk5984
We use $7000 medical grade laser near infrared/red light wands on dogs and horses. The devices have very specific protocols for use. Lasers have to be pulsed for the protocols to excite the penetrated area without adding too much energy. There the protocols are especially cautious about abdominal/gut area usage as well as the head. Seems like legs, joints, muscles are less worrisome than head, chest, and gut when using these higher powered devices that penetrate deeper than most LED type RLT devices.
@@mikahundin The majority of devices sold to the public are using the standard tested wavelengths of 640 & 880. Far to many variables and people contradicting one another for me atm. I also have a "medical" grade LED device with no laser included but with a pulse option for the use of LED, which I'm also skeptical about. Some swear by it some think it's BS and marketing gimmick. Not sure what or who to believe right now.
I'm also unsure about benefits from pulsing the LEDs. Lasers get pulsed because they can overheat depending on the laser, because they may deliver too much energy to the cells if not pulsed, and I've also heard that there is benefit of delivering photon energy, then pausing (even in nano seconds or milliseconds or however long) for the cell to recover and then pulse again... but that's all for lasers which deliver more concentrated energy. Not sure about the LEDs (also note that there are laser diodes or LEDs used and non-laser LEDs used... LED is light emitting diodes... so there is confusion when brands like Kineon claim they use LEDs and lasers when they really should be saying they use laser LEDs and non-laser LEDs) @@jayedwardsuk5984
Well. Too much history to be silent entirely... but it is not the "laser" but the light. The word "laser" is overused and abused. The light Frequency has to do with the LED used as the light source and has nothing to do with whether or not it is coming from a laser. This was an error historically since early attempts at PBM were with people who were testing out their new-fangled red light lasers years ago. It was the new toy shined on a rat. The penetration has to do with the frequency and as well the power of the light source, and the applications effectiveness with regard to the quantity of light lumens per centimeter squared; and that affects the time involved for how long or short the treatment value is... The laser as the one and only TOOL has to do more with the manufacturer's sales and marketing banter; since that is what they are selling so they sell it. If you sell lasers, then only lasers work. and the salesman is the source for this silliness. PBM has to do with the light frequency. Every frequency has a geometry and a physics of qualities. As well, nature reads the numbers and frequencies and generates a response from the Vital Life Force that is unmeasurable with physical instruments typically used in research work. Too often there are academic papers written for building strong relationships and always a lot of revenue, sacred toes and prestige at stake between the Grantee and the Grantor. Few take the time to go into this with any depth. But the overuse of it being of a science that has a laser specific value is dead wrong. It is all about the light and the frequency of light that comes from the LED that the Laser uses. Laser light is just coherent light or a focus beam. To use the laser with this PBM application you have to diffuse the light that is normally produced by the laser, or you are going to cut tissue and kill the cell. In effect, the tiny laser then becomes a projector or a lamp. As well, certain lasers are regulated by the FDA and so people can't just use them as they please. There is NO regulation for the use of LED's. A diffused redlight laser can be used for photopuncture, as well, shining on the meridians like that. The meridians also behave as waveguides for the Near Infrared light which will travel on their paths. And, yes the meridians are real, they have also been photographed. They are just very tiny like photons. What else? There is also a light body that is shaped by plasma or plasmic fields inside the body that are affected by the light. What happens when you shine the light on that? Well, typically the research for this is overlooked.
You're the youtube leader on this. Keep it up ..all from a sensitive tooth! 🦜
Thanks! But yes it’s amazing how this journey has developed